Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina – US politics live
Summary
President Donald Trump is campaigning hard in key states like North Carolina and Kansas ahead of the midterm elections in two weeks. He announced $8 billion in financial help for farmers affected by high diesel prices linked to the US war on Iran while supporting Republican candidates fighting tough races.Key Facts
- President Trump announced $8 billion to help farmers facing high diesel costs.
- Diesel prices have nearly doubled in Kansas to about $6 per gallon in one year.
- The US war on Iran is a major cause of rising fuel prices.
- Trump is campaigning in North Carolina for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper in polls.
- Kansas is another key state where the Senate race is very close, with Trump supporting incumbent Senator Roger Marshall.
- A GOP Super PAC cut $71 million in advertising in North Carolina to focus more on the Kansas race.
- Kansas has a Democratic governor but no Democrat has won a Senate seat there since 1932.
- The midterm elections are just two weeks away, and Republicans face strong challenges due to high living costs and the ongoing Iran conflict.
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